Lake Hillier, Australia
From series “Fabulous Nooks of the World with Striking Colorful Shades”
In Australia, there is a wonderful lake Hillier. At the first sight, it is very difficult to believe in its existence. The water in this lake features bright pink color showing an amazing contrast to sandy shores. This unique natural attraction is situated on the Middle Island, surrounded by the picturesque eucalyptus forest. The discoverer of this island was the British explorer Matthew Flinders, who landed on the island in 1802. When he climbed to the highest point, the traveler noticed an amazing lake with the rose water.
Even after 200 years, the color of the water remains an unsolved mystery. Originally, it was thought that it was caused by the high salt content of the water and rare microorganisms. However, numerous studies have shown that these factors not in any way affect the color of the water. In the early 20th century, Hillier lake was home to a large-scale plant for the extraction of salt, but industrial development had to be suspended after six years, when the lake was considered a unique natural object.
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